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Seeing this, Mu Chen fell silent.
He waited a while, allowing Ling Xiao to process the thoughts in his mind before continuing.
"This phenomenon isn't actually difficult to understand. The reason Beast Martial Soul users possess greater strength than Tool Soul Masters is that after their souls awaken, the Martial Soul subtly improves their physical bodies.
"As they cultivate their Beast Martial Soul, their physical strength grows increasingly powerful. Even without utilizing Martial Soul Possession, their bodies remain stronger than those of Tool Soul Masters at the same cultivation level."
Ling Xiao nodded silently.
This point was easy enough to grasp; he was primarily puzzled by the other issue.
"As for why those Tool Soul Masters born with Innate Divine Strength can rival Beast Soul Masters, it is because their physical aptitude far surpasses that of ordinary people. The potential contained within their bodies is immense."
"During the process of cultivating their Martial Soul and absorbing Soul Rings—even if they absorb the exact same rings as others—the enhancement their bodies receive is far superior."
Ling Xiao pondered this and said, "Teacher, are you saying that when we Soul Masters absorb a Soul Ring, the portion of power used to strengthen the body is not just determined by the Soul Beast hunted, but also by our own innate physical aptitude?"
"Mhm." Mu Chen nodded.
"Precisely. Therefore, the phenomenon of a heavy Tool Martial Soul feeling 'too heavy' can essentially be understood as the Soul Master's physical aptitude failing to match the Martial Soul. The Martial Soul is strong, but the human is too weak."
"During the cultivation process, the physical enhancement cannot keep pace with the growth of the Martial Soul. Consequently, they become unable to freely wield a weapon that grows heavier by the day."
Mu Chen spoke calmly, but the relaxed, joking demeanor from before had vanished, replaced by an expression of solemn gravity.
Ling Xiao couldn't help but feel a twinge of disappointment. So, is my physical aptitude poor? I'm a Rank 10 Innate Full Soul Power genius, after all.
As if seeing through Ling Xiao's dejection, Mu Chen spoke up: "While it remains a question what Innate Soul Power truly represents regarding a Martial Soul, there is no doubt it refers to the soul, not the body."
"Although a Martial Soul is a part of our body and spirit, it possesses a certain degree of independence. Therefore, Martial Soul aptitude does not equal physical aptitude. You have Innate Full Soul Power, so your Martial Soul aptitude is naturally top-tier. But your physical aptitude?"
"How is it?" Ling Xiao asked curiously.
"I can only say it is unremarkable. Extremely ordinary."
"..." Ling Xiao was speechless.
"That ordinary?"
Mu Chen chuckled softly.
"Don't lose heart. If you set aside the influence of the Martial Soul, the physical aptitude of almost everyone in this world is about the same. It's perfectly normal."
Though slightly disappointed, Ling Xiao wasn't one to dwell on such things.
He asked, "So, Teacher, your method is to improve my physical aptitude so that I can gain a greater boost when absorbing Soul Rings, thereby allowing me to drive the axe with force?"
"No, it is not mere improvement, but a complete transformation. Xiao'er, simple improvement—like taking body-tempering pills to enhance strength—ultimately has a limit. This old man's method is to thoroughly remake you from the inside out."
"It uses a postnatal method to forcibly forge an innate physical skeletal foundation. Then, combined with pills and body-refining techniques, we will consolidate and strengthen your body before your bones and flesh are fully set."
"Creating an invincible physical foundation. One could say the younger you are when using this method, the better. You have awakened your Martial Soul for less than a year; it is just right—the perfect time."
"Furthermore, in my opinion, this is the supreme method among all methods. The Soul Bone method and the Momentum method both have their uses, but they both possess a faint, invisible limit that few, if any, have ever reached. My method, however, is a true cure for the root cause."
Hearing this, Ling Xiao couldn't help but feel excited.
He understood the benefits of this method clearly.
Once transformed, his physical aptitude would be perfectly compatible with the Profound Sky Axe. Even without relying on Soul Bones, normal cultivation would allow him to wield the full power of the axe without any encumbrance.
Any Soul Bones he obtained later would serve to further enhance his strength and foundation, allowing him to utilize their power to the absolute limit.
At the same time, he secretly wondered: Was Tang Hao someone born with Innate Divine Strength?
In his memory, when Tang Hao wielded the Clear Sky Hammer, his aura and style were incomparably overbearing, fierce, and tough—a perfect match for the hammer.
Others, including Tang San and Tang Xiao, couldn't compare to him in the application of the hammer. Even those with higher cultivation levels didn't necessarily possess higher combat power than him.
Of course, that wasn't to say the Momentum method was necessarily inferior to the Innate Divine Strength aptitude. For instance, Tang Chen was an exception.
Based on Ling Xiao's knowledge of the Continent from his past life, he remembered someone once evaluating that Tang Hao's hammer possessed a peerless, violent dominance, while Tang Chen represented the pinnacle of technique.
In comparison, Tang Chen did not possess the physical aptitude of Innate Divine Strength. However, by training the Hammer Momentum of the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer Technique to the peak.
Reaching the limit of a Soul Master by his own strength, he had reached the ultimate height of technique. He used peak technique to erupt with unstoppable power—two different paths leading to the same destination.
However, between the two paths, Ling Xiao still preferred Tang Hao's fierce and overbearing style. After all, it suited the characteristics of a heavy weapon like the Profound Sky Axe better.
He didn't necessarily have Tang Chen's level of comprehension.
Looking at Mu Chen, Ling Xiao cupped his fists in gratitude.
"This disciple thanks Teacher."
A faint smile appeared in Mu Chen's eyes. He looked at Ling Xiao and said solemnly, "Don't be so quick to thank me. Using this method is not easy."
"Once it begins, as you undergo the transformation, the medicinal power of the Sovereign Heaven Bone-Refining Pill will first shatter every bone in your body before remolding your physical foundation.
"It will be excruciatingly painful—a level of agony beyond your imagination. Can you endure it?"
Ling Xiao froze.
Before he could answer, Mu Chen continued, "Don't think you can just faint from the pain and wake up with the process finished. Remolding an innate foundation through postnatal means is an act against the heavens."
"To ensure the newborn bones perfectly harmonize with your soul and Sea of Consciousness, you must remain conscious throughout the entire process.
"To be safe, you must first consume a Spirit Guarding Pill. It will help you stay conscious and protect your soul and Sea of Consciousness. But this doesn't mean success is guaranteed."
"Furthermore, after taking the Spirit Guarding Pill, the pain you feel will actually increase by several degrees. Once the process begins, if you cannot endure it and your will falters, the transformation will fail."
"Your bones will remain shattered, and you will become a cripple. Even if you have a powerful Martial Soul and top-tier aptitude like Innate Full Soul Power, what use is it if you cannot even move?"
Seeing Ling Xiao's brow furrowed in deep struggle, Mu Chen asked, "Well? Are you willing to use this method? If you are not, I can still help you use the Mid Method."
"With my current alchemy skills combined with your Martial Soul aptitude, I imagine the Pope will not be stingy with a few Soul Bones for you in the future. Combined, the effect won't be much worse than the so-called High Method."
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